The past few years saw major changes to the Bergen-Lafayette neighborhood, with the opening of Berry Lane Park, new residential development, and Liberty Science Center’s massive SciTech Scity Project all pointing to a cultural renaissance in the area.

Situated at the intersection of Coles and Second St., this spacious, breezy café opened in mid-July and is quickly building a loyal clientele. Housed in the spot of a former bodega, the café is the creation of Anne Dufour, who was one of the owners of French Café Gourmand, which was located in NYC’s Financial District and is now closed.

Ah, August in Jersey City. Oppressive heat aside, it’s the most wonderful time of the year – for lovers of zeppole, rice balls, and wine with peaches, that is.

National Night Out, “America’s Night Out Against Crime”, began in 1984 as an effort to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie and to send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.

Now in its 42nd year, is the longest running one of its kind in New Jersey. Held on Tuesday and Sunday evenings in two brand new locations within the park, the concerts offer something for all ages, featuring rock, jazz, R&B, folk, Latin, alt-country rock, and NJCU's Alumni singers.

JC fans of gelato, rejoice! Italy’s Gelato Festival World Masters worldwide competition is coming back to America for the second year, and the first U.S. stop is here!

Since opening in McGinley Square this March, Crema has quickly become a neighborhood staple for families, freelancers, and other residents looking for locally sourced, super high-quality ice cream, coffee, baked goods and artisan toasts.

All of us here at The Moorefield Group are huge champions of Jersey City, and grateful to live in such a wonderfully livable, vibrant, dynamic community year-round. That said, summer is such a special time in JC, as the City really brings it with outdoor events and farmers markets.

The 5th Annual Jersey City 4th of July Festival looks to be the most ambitious, amazing one yet! The festivities are set to take place from 12 pm to 10pm along the Exchange Place waterfront. Read on for a breakdown of what’s happening and when, plus what you should know beforehand. Hope to see you there, and Happy 4th!

As if we needed an excuse to have ice cream in this sweltering July heat (or anytime, really, but..)…Torico Ice Cream is celebrating their 50th anniversary on Sunday, July 8, from 12-4 pm, with a party at their shop at 20 Erie St.

Back in 2014, the website NerdWallet ranked JC as the No. 3 best place in the country to own a dog. We chat with Hamilton Park resident Marujo Bastos has been in the local dog walking business since 2004.

Morris Pesin is the Founding Father of LSP, and Sam Pesin is not only his proud son but the current protector of this treasured urban state park on the Jersey City waterfront.

There’s some big buzz these days regarding largest Planetarium in the Western Hemisphere!